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Orioles Waste Another Shane Baz Gem, Lose 2-1 At Texas To Start Huge Road Trip

It’s a shame that as Shane Baz has settled into Baltimore and emerged as a dependable – and sometimes exceptional – starting pitcher the team has systematically stopped scoring runs for him.

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Orioles' Blaze Alexander Announces Update After 18 Missed Games

One of the best moves the Baltimore Orioles made this past offseason was trading for utility man Blaze Alexander in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 7

Orioles face crucial road trip with 3 tough opponents: ‘I think it’s going to light a fire under us’

First things first for the Orioles. Before they can vault into the third and final wild-card spot, they’re going to have to reach the .500 mark. The Orioles haven’t been at .500 since winning the first game of a doubleheader with Houston on April 30th, and they haven’t been just a game away since they lost the second game of that doubleheader.

Gunnar Henderson News / Trade Talk Sports / August 7

Insider Believes Gunnar Henderson Could Be Next to Leave Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles were said to be contemplating shaking up the core of their roster, and trading Adley Rutschman to the division-rival Boston Red Sox confirmed that to be true.

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

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The 'Most HRs in one World Series' quiz

Brandon Young News / Camden Chat / August 7

The Orioles’ next wave: Nine young players whose roles just got bigger

Whatever speculation there was about Orioles GM Mike Elias being both a buyer and seller at the trade deadline, he didn’t do any buying, and he didn’t just tinker—the front office broke all our hearts, of course, by trading Adley Rutschman, their franchise catcher and 2019 first-overall pick, to the Red Sox.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 7

Orioles minor league recap 8/7: Dzierwa dominates, Kjerstad goes deep

The Heston Kjerstad hype train is back on the tracks. Kjerstad walked twice and smacked a two-run home run in Norfolk’s 7-4 loss. Enrique Bradfield Jr.

Joseph Dzierwa News / Just Baseball / August 7

Inside Joseph Dzierwa’s Rise Through the Orioles’ System

Last season, the Baltimore Orioles were poised for a successful MLB Draft, as they possessed six picks in the first two rounds — four of which were first-round selections.

MLB News / Camden Chat / August 7

Orioles news: Time for a Texas showdown

Happy Friday, Camden Chatters. The weekend has arrived! Are we still scoreboard watching? If so, after the Orioles lost yesterday they fell to one game out the final Wild Card spot.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 7

Four Things That Need To Happen Next in Orioles Rebuild

Let’s suspend disbelief for this exercise, shall we? Let’s pretend that the Orioles don’t have feckless, private-equity obsessed owners who weren't drive by business decisions and were actually committed to winning.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Orioles are not expected to re-sign one All-Star

The Baltimore Orioles may soon be headed for a notable split. Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is not expected to re-sign with the team on a new contract, Buster Olney of ESPN reported on Thursday.

Wehiwa Aloy News / Just Baseball / August 6

Wehiwa Aloy Takes His First Professional Season One Step at a Time

Coming into the 2025 MLB Draft, few teams around the league were prepared to make as much noise as the Baltimore Orioles. With four first-round picks, the Orioles were set to land multiple top talents in the class, and they were prepared to strike when they went on the clock.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 6

While going for sweep of Angels, Orioles search for consistent offense

The Baltimore Orioles were reeling in the clubhouse after a rash of deadline trades, but they will look to add to some of their recent encouraging on-field developments on Thursday afternoon in the series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.

Chadwick Tromp News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Chadwick Tromp Elects Free Agency

The Orioles announced yesterday that catcher Chadwick Tromp elected free agency after going unclaimed on outright waivers. Baltimore had designated him for assignment last week.

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The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 5

Orioles blast three homers and edge lowly Angels

Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit back-to-back home runs, Leody Taveras belted a pinch-hit homer, and Trevor Rogers put together a strong start from the mound as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Wednesday night.

Craig Albernaz News / Just Baseball / August 5

Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz Reacts to Trade Deadline Sell-Off

BALTIMORE, Md. — The trade deadline is an emotional day for all involved in the game of baseball. Some teams choose to buy contributors to enhance their odds of making the playoffs, while others sell to load up players that could provide future value.

Cade Povich News / Field Level Media / August 4

Cade Povich delivers in return to guide Orioles past Angels

Cade Povich pitched six shutout innings in his first major league game in nearly three months as the Baltimore Orioles topped the visiting Los Angeles Angels 3-1 in the series opener Tuesday night.

Christian Franklin News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Orioles Activate Christian Franklin For MLB Debut

The Orioles announced that left-hander Cade Povich has been recalled Triple-A Norfolk. Catcher Carlos Narváez and outfielder Christian Franklin, both acquired in trades yesterday, have been activated to the active roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4

Adley Rutschman trade gets sarcastic seal of approval from Red Sox fan favorite

Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow sent a shocking package that included two of the organization's top prospects to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for former No. 1 overall pick and three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman.

Orioles trade three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman to AL East rival

Biggest winners, losers from a wild MLB trade deadline

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

Mike Elias News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Mike Elias’s Message After Disappointing Orioles Trade Deadline

Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias defended the club's direction after a sell-heavy MLB trade deadline, insisting the organization still expects to compete for a postseason berth despite several high-profile departures.

Mike Elias News / EasySportz / August 3

Mike Elias Deserves Credit for Pulling Off a Bold Deal

The Orioles deserve credit for making the difficult decision to trade Adley Rutschman, and general manager Mike Elias deserves even more praise for having the courage to send him to a division rival if that was truly the best offer on the table.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Rays bolster rotation by adding Tyler Wells from Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays continued fortifying their pitching staff on Monday in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles.

Rays get their catcher in Liam Hicks

Rays strike big with trade for Mets' Freddy Peralta

Orioles trade three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman to AL East rival

Rival teams are reportedly ‘stunned’ by the Adley Rutschman trade

The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB club' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Seattle Mariners add needed bat in Taylor Ward

The Seattle Mariners continued to straddle the line between buying and selling on Monday.

Mariners beat Twins in walk-off fashion after losing 6-0 lead

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker / August 3

Orioles trade three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman to AL East rival

There is no denying that the Boston Red Sox are the hottest team in MLB entering the last two months of the season. Fresh off a 21-4 record in July and three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston swung big ahead of Monday's trade deadline and went within the AL East to acquire more help on offense.

Red Sox promote power-hitting IF prospect Yoeilin Cespedes to Double-A Greenville

Red Sox reportedly checked on Reds stars ahead of trade deadline

Seattle Mariners add needed bat in Taylor Ward

The 'Gold Glove and Silver Slugger seasons' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Orioles’ Colin Selby Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery; Ryan Mountcastle Suffers Oblique Strain

Colin Selby‘s 2026 season will end without a single pitch thrown, as Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias told reporters (including Roch

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Twins continue to build rotation in trade with Orioles

In what has been a fairly quiet 2026 MLB trade deadline so far, the Minnesota Twins continued to make noise in rebuilding their pitching ahead of what they hope will be a run to the American League postseason.

Potential Orioles trade chip staying put with extension

Tigers' Tarik Skubal has a preferred trade destination

Mets pull off trade for the son of a former fan favorite

Dodgers are keeping two players off the table in trade talks

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible partners in blockbuster trade

Yankees reportedly place two pitchers on the trade block